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  1. Big Fat Failure In Syracuse

    treeriver1966 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am sick to my stomach right now, but I just wanted everyone to know that I failed. I failed 3 labs out of the four and had to repeat them today after my two PCS. I flew through my two PCS and went...

  2. Big Fat Failure In Syracuse

    treeriver1966 replied to treeriver1966's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi Everyone, Thank you for all your support. You are my family. I really appreciate it. The 4 1/2 hour drive home gave me time to think and cry and think and cry and get angry at myself. Again,...

  3. Leaving Thursday For Syracuse

    treeriver1966 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi Everyone, Just wanted to thank everyone for all the good information posted on this site. I want to thank the individuals who responded to my private e-mails too. This site and the Electronic...

  4. My CPNE Experience

    treeriver1966 replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    A BIG CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU!!!!! I thought we put air in cloudy first and then air in clear - draw up clear then draw up cloudy, so it isn't contaminated.... Thanks for the post. It sounds like you...

  5. Has anyone done this???

    treeriver1966 replied to Gonnabeanurse08's topic in Online Distance Learning

    The program takes self discipline. You have to want it really bad, so you study. When we were in school, we were tested every 10 days in school. At excelsior, you have the option to go at your own...

  6. Has anyone done this???

    treeriver1966 replied to Gonnabeanurse08's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi, I fall under that category. I comleted more than 50% of my traditional program. I also completed a summer externship program between first and second year. I had a B average. It was due to...

  7. ADN transfer to Excelsior

    treeriver1966 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I completed 3/4 of my nursing program at my community college and now have enrolled in Excelsior. Are there any Excelsior graduates out here who transferred from a community college to Excelsior that...

  8. My CPNE Experience!!!

    treeriver1966 replied to medic3434's topic in Online Distance Learning

    CONGRATULATIONS ON PASSING AND ALL YOUR HARD WORK!!!!!

  9. Passed CPNE at Grady

    treeriver1966 replied to gradyrn2b08's topic in Online Distance Learning

    CONGRATULATIONS ON PASSING!!!!!!:nurse:

  10. ADN transfer to Excelsior

    treeriver1966 replied to treeriver1966's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi, No I haven't had any trouble. I contacted all the hospitals, including large teaching hospitals, and they happily accept Excelsior graduates, who were not LPNs when they enrolled into Excelsior's...

  11. Np PedsClinical Sites

    treeriver1966 replied to Suzanneyoulike's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I believe it is a requirement for Excelsior to have their nursing students do a ped rotation, so all the hospitals have to have a ped unit to be accredited. Now, if the census is low in the ped unit,...

  12. Talk me down from the ledge!

    treeriver1966 replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Suesquatch, I know you are going to be posting to this board a really short message that reads "I PASSED" next weekend and will be telling us that you will posting your journal later. I know things...

  13. Reregistered for the CPNE

    treeriver1966 replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    CRACKER SMACKS.... Well, we will both have our passing journals to post.

  14. Reregistered for the CPNE

    treeriver1966 replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am scheduled for August 15-17, Syracuse - St. Joseph Health Center. If you are scheduled for then, let me know. I am not staying at the hotel they recommended because the rates were...

  15. Got my ATT letter today!! :)

    treeriver1966 replied to Lunah's topic in Online Distance Learning

    YOU GO GIRL!!!!! YOU WILL BE THE BEST RN IN YOUR

  16. NC 5 troubles..

    treeriver1966 replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Remember this: ROME Respiratory Opposite - Metabolic Equal When respiratory the numbers go opposite and metabolic they go same way. Now this is not taking in account when the body goes in...

  17. NC 5 troubles..

    treeriver1966 replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Study the information asked on the practice exams. This will give you an idea of what information will be on the exam. Also, use the Excelsior Study Guide and the practice examinations in the back....

  18. I took the Excelsior CPNE Workshop

    treeriver1966 replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Suesquatch,Thanks for the detailed info. Very helpful. I also want to say the Excelsior flashcards are great (cheap too). Lunah, Rob's video helped me visually put it together, also, I am using my...

  19. Thos with CPNE Dates Check in Here!

    treeriver1966 replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Mid August - St. Joseph, Syracuse, NY. I can't wait until my CPNE date is here and

  20. Suesquatch cpne

    treeriver1966 replied to calliesue's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Good Luck! You will be fine. You know all your information. I like the suggestion from Eric about calling the day before for and asking any last minute questions and receiving a pep

  21. Excelsior College

    treeriver1966 replied to xrayjenn's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Pennsylvania does acknowledge Excelsior. You will have no problem finding a position in Pennsylvania - (I know in Central PA). I was in a traditional program and transferred to Excelsior. I have...

  22. Cpne Eligible!!!!!

    treeriver1966 replied to Alicia721's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I applied to St. Joseph Hospital - Syracuse, New York. Once I found out they opened a new location in Chambersburg, PA I called and requested to be changed to that, since I only live about one hour...

  23. Cpne Eligible!!!!!

    treeriver1966 replied to Alicia721's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi, I definately recommend a workshop. I sent in my completed application January 23, 2008 and am paying for it through the FACTS payment plan. I received my date April 20, 2008 to take the CPNE in...

  24. Received Cpne Date

    treeriver1966 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi Everyone, I just received my CPNE date for August 15th at St. Joseph Hospital, Syracuse, NY. I applied January 24th for the CPNE. Two weeks ago I asked to change my site to the "new" Chambersburg...

  25. Received Cpne Date

    treeriver1966 replied to treeriver1966's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks Susquatch. I know I can too. I do know what I am doing. And I thank you again for reminding me of the basics. Keep it basic basic basic. It is just the date has made it a reality to me and...